Behold! The Sword of Power! Excalibur! Forged when the world was young, and bird and beast and flower were one with man, and death was but a dream! I vividly remember watching "Excalibur" for the first time and being completely awed by its stunning visuals and dream-like, almost surreal narrative. The best way to describe the … Continue reading EXCALIBUR : A Knights Tale
THEY SHALL NOT PASS! From the day I first watched Peter Jackson's "The Fellowship of the Ring," I, like many others, was instantly captivated by high fantasy and all things Tolkien. Over the years, I encountered a few brave souls who had read "The Lord of the Rings" before the films existed, and I found … Continue reading THE RINGS OF POWER
THE RIDDLE OF STEEL The secret of steel has always carried with it a mystery. You must learn its riddle, Conan. You must learn its discipline. For no one, no one in this world can you trust. Not men, not women, not beasts. This you can trust. - Conan's Father Certain films from my formative … Continue reading CONAN THE BARBARIAN
What great minds lie in the dust,” said Guyal in a low voice. “What gorgeous souls have vanished into the buried ages; what marvellous creatures are lost past the remotest memory … Nevermore will there be the like; now in the last fleeting moments, humanity festers rich as rotten fruit. Rather than master and overpower … Continue reading THE DYING EARTH JACK VANCE
WORLDS TO CONQUER Steven Erikson’s Gardens of the Moon offers an intricate tapestry of power plays and otherworldly forces that leave a lasting impression. As the first novel in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series, it sets the stage for an epic journey through a richly imagined world." Origins and Development Gardens of the … Continue reading GARDENS OF THE MOON
The Sleeper has awoken The long-awaited sequel, "Dune: Part Two," directed and produced by Denis Villeneuve, continues the epic saga of Frank Herbert's 1965 novel. Following the success of the first film, this second installment promises to delve deeper into the intricate world of Arrakis, focusing on Paul Atreides' alliance with the Fremen to wage … Continue reading Dune 2
Is this the best video game adaptation ever ? The anticipation for Amazon Prime Video's "Fallout" series has been immense, and as a fan of the original video game franchise, I was eager to see how this adaptation would bring the post-apocalyptic world to life. Created by Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet, and based on … Continue reading FALLOUT : WAR Never ends
"To feel alive, we seek sensation -- any sensation to wash away the cranky black sorrow! It leaves us for a moment, but then it comes back. And we have to do it all again. Only more, and each time, we ignore until too much is never enough. We are the already-dead, Little Dee! You … Continue reading Furiosa: Start Your Engines – A Mad Max Saga Review
THE BEST TV SHOW YOU NEVER HEARD OF The Shannara Chronicles is a visually stunning and narratively rich American fantasy drama that has captivated the hearts of many since its debut. Created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, this series breathes new life into Terry Brooks’ beloved Sword of Shannara trilogy, skillfully adapting its enchanting … Continue reading The Shannara Chronicles
Dune is an epic space opera directed by Denis Villeneuve. It is the first of a planned two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel by Frank Herbert. The events of the film cover the first half of the book. The story is set in the distant future and follows the journey of Paul Atreides as his … Continue reading DUNE : PART ONE
Fantasy : Swords and Sorcery 